<![CDATA[The sago processing industry represents a resource-based economic activity that contributes to local livelihoods. However, land-use changes and production constraints pose challenges to its long-term sustainability. This study aims to examine the economic geographical characteristics of the sago processing industry, its contributions to local socioeconomic conditions, and the factors affecting business sustainability in Jaya Urban Village, Telluwanua District, Palopo City, Indonesia. A descriptive approach employing a field survey method was adopted. Primary data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation, with informants selected using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Secondary data were obtained from relevant literature and supporting sources. The data were analyzed descriptively, emphasizing the relationships among industrial activities, regional resources, and community socioeconomic conditions. The findings identified 17 sago processing enterprises employing 119 workers and supporting commercial activities through 20 retail kiosks selling sago and its derivative products. The monthly income of 17 respondents after becoming involved in sago processing ranged from IDR 3,000,000 to IDR 5,000,000. These earnings also contributed to educational expenses, healthcare needs, and household living facilities. Business sustainability was influenced by raw material availability, labor, fuel, working capital, and production machinery. Declining local sago resources associated with land-use conversion have led to an expansion of raw material supply networks toward Luwu and North Luwu Regencies. The study concludes that sago processing contributes to local livelihoods, although its sustainability requires improved resource management, stronger interregional supply networks, and enhanced production capacity.]]>
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